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Best Trauma And PTSD Therapists in Fullerton, CA (2026)

88 trauma and PTSD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fullerton: Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT, RP Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM and Sundays until 7 PM.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Brea, 141 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 88 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

88 Fullerton trauma and PTSD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 45 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 88 rated practices.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT695.0★ (5)FullertonSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Erin Madden Therapy, Inc.685.0★ (8)Newport Beach, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Full Vida Therapy674.8★ (6)Yorba Linda, 8 mi awayEvenings—
4Tell Your Story Therapy675.0★ (10)Pasadena, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Grief & Trauma Healing Network, LLC655.0★ (41)Orange, 9 mi away——
6BMS Alignment - EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Trauma, & Sex Addiction Therapy625.0★ (17)Santa Ana, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center614.9★ (50)Santa Ana, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Brea615.0★ (141)Brea, 3 mi awayEveningsMost reviews
9Jennifer Leupp EMDR, IFS & Concierge Therapy Long Beach614.8★ (19)Long Beach, 11 mi awaySat—
10Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte605.0★ (30)South El Monte, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 88 best trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fullerton

    Based in Fullerton

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    305 N Harbor Blvd #202, Fullerton, CA 92832
  2. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1101 Dove St #255, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  3. Based in Yorba Linda, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20279 Clear River Ln, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  4. Based in Pasadena, 22 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    50 N Hill Ave Ste 202, Pasadena, CA 91106
  5. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1651 E 4th St Ste 211, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  6. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3840 Woodruff Ave #108, Long Beach, CA 90808
  7. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10942 Klingerman St Unit A, South El Monte, CA 91733
  8. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4100 Newport Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  9. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2790 Harbor Blvd #310, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  10. Based in Santa Ana, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1801 Parkcourt Pl F205, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  11. 58/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Hypnotherapy service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–10 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    161 Fashion Ln Ste 204, Tustin, CA 92780
  12. Based in Yorba Linda, 7 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4848 Lakeview Ave Ste 202C, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  13. Based in Mission Viejo, 23 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    25950 Acero Suite 360, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  14. Based in Irvine, 15 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    Address
    19712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 110, Irvine, CA 92612
  15. Based in Long Beach, 16 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    Address
    3701 Long Beach Blvd #3003, Long Beach, CA 90807
  16. Based in Long Beach, 14 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5855 E Naples Plaza Ste 307, Long Beach, CA 90803
  17. 56/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7545 Irvine Center Dr Ste 200, Irvine, CA 92618
  18. Based in Torrance, 24 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 12 PM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    23545 Crenshaw Blvd Unit 210, Torrance, CA 90505

Trauma and PTSD therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 88 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mindful Centers For Addiction and Trauma Therapy565.0★ (8)13 mi
27Therapist Jennifer Lucas, LMFT - Clear Path Individual and Family Therapy Inc - EMDR Therapy564.0★ (4)15 mi
28Todd Creager LCSW, LMFT555.0★ (16)10 mi
29The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling – Montebello554.9★ (84)14 mi
30Moment of Clarity554.9★ (34)13 mi
31Trauma Therapy CA554.3★ (4)17 mi
32Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, Inc.554.9★ (39)15 mi
33Life Focus Center543.7★ (3)9 mi
34Maria Malo, LMFT- EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Grief Therapy545.0★ (4)15 mi
35Clear Behavioral Health – Mental Health Services in Pasadena545.0★ (37)24 mi
36Nido Individual and Family Therapy544.9★ (14)14 mi
37Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center542.9★ (17)13 mi
38Maria Malo, LMFT- EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Grief Therapy545.0★ (3)15 mi
39Ana Guzman, LMFT545.0★ (11)14 mi
40Clear Behavioral Health - Virtual Mental Health Services in Torrance534.8★ (33)24 mi
41Somatic Trauma Therapy | Clara Mackinlay AMFT #149677535.0★ (4)14 mi
42Clear Behavioral Health - Residential Mental Health Services in Torrance535.0★ (7)22 mi
43Premier Family Counseling535.0★ (10)15 mi
44Moxie Family Therapy- Tustin Office534.6★ (11)10 mi
45Pacific Trauma Treatment Center525.0★ (6)23 mi
46Revelation Counseling. Relationship Counseling and EMDR Irvine, Ca. (Marta Hatter, LCSW)525.0★ (8)18 mi
47Ana Yansi Guzman, LMFT. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #53110525.0★ (3)14 mi
48The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling-Newport Beach524.9★ (9)15 mi
49Rising Tide Mental Wellness524.4★ (5)15 mi
50Travis Buchanan, LMFT, LAADC525.0★ (4)11 mi

Also serving Fullerton

20 more trauma and PTSD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked trauma and PTSD therapists serving Fullerton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Atlas Psychological Family Counseling & Wellness Services, INC4.0★ (7)In Fullerton
Benedict Choi, LMFT5.0★ (6)In Fullerton
Carmen Pease, LMFT-Gentle House Wellness Individual and Marriage Therapy5.0★ (6)In Fullerton
CAV Family Therapy Inc.5.0★ (11)In Fullerton
Dennis Williams MFT5.0★ (10)In Fullerton
Dr. Kevin Downing, PhD5.0★ (64)In Fullerton
Dr. Peter Robbins, PhD ~ Emergency Marital Therapist5.0★ (97)In Fullerton
Dr. Teriza Mekhail-Andreou, PsyD, LMFT - Progress to Wellness Counseling4.8★ (18)In Fullerton
Free at Heart Online Therapy3.0★ (9)In Fullerton
Fullerton College Counseling Department3.0★ (4)In Fullerton
Gather and Grow OC Therapy3.4★ (5)In Fullerton
Jacqueline Plante Therapy4.0★ (4)In Fullerton
Mirror, Mirror Therapy5.0★ (7)In Fullerton
Pacific Coast Psychological Associates4.0★ (8)In Fullerton
Placid Psychiatry5.0★ (48)In Fullerton
Psyche and Soma Psychotherapy Group5.0★ (6)In Fullerton
Samantha Cox4.4★ (7)In Fullerton
Tammy A. Ouellette, Psy.D.3.5★ (8)In Fullerton
Therapy For California Moms5.0★ (5)In Fullerton
Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling4.8★ (41)In Fullerton

How we ranked Fullerton trauma and PTSD therapists

We scored 88 Fullerton trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fullerton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a trauma and PTSD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure trauma and PTSD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask about their training in a named trauma therapy (CPT, PE or EMDR) and whether they hold a certification in it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a trauma and PTSD therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is trauma and PTSD therapy?
  • Which trauma therapy do you use, and how many sessions does it usually take?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best trauma and PTSD therapist in Fullerton?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked trauma and PTSD therapist in Fullerton, CA is Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM and Sundays until 7 PM. Erin Madden Therapy, Inc. (#2) and Full Vida Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 88 trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many trauma and PTSD therapists are there in Fullerton?

RankedPsychologists ranks 88 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Fullerton, CA. 1 of them is based in Fullerton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton work on weekends?

45 of 88 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT (#1), Erin Madden Therapy, Inc. (#2) and Tell Your Story Therapy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fullerton trauma and PTSD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 88 rated trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Brea has the most, 141 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank trauma and PTSD therapists?

Each trauma and PTSD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do trauma and PTSD therapists outside Fullerton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fullerton city center, our service radius for trauma and PTSD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can trauma and PTSD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are trauma and PTSD therapists in Fullerton ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on trauma and PTSD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What therapies are used for trauma and PTSD?

Trauma-focused therapies include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Ask which one a therapist uses and what training they completed in it.

Can I see a trauma and PTSD therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Fullerton

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 88 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Fullerton.